Released in 1979 by Joy Division, She’s Lost Control draws from the tragic true story of a young woman with epilepsy who died during a…
Frida Kahlo’s Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird (1940) is a deeply personal reflection on pain, resilience, and identity. Painted after her divorce from Diego…
This poem, “A Thank You Letter to My Ex,” is a powerful testament to resilience and self-reclamation after a potentially traumatic relationship. It’s a…
In today’s episode, Contributing Writer Divya Bhupal speaks with Esther Goldstein, a Licensed Clinical Social worker who specializes in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and relationship issues…
My Skinny Sister, a Swedish film, delicately traces the relationship between two sisters Katja and Stella. Both sisters, bound by a shared dream of becoming…
Singer and songwriter Yungblud released an emotional song in 2024 titled “Breakdown.” which is a raw expression of the emotional chaos that often accompanies depression…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year, and it remains the third leading cause of death…
For many, the phrase “just a little OCD” is tossed around casually. It’s used to describe tidy desks, alphabetized spice racks and symmetrical picture frames….
Paul Anderson’s award winning movie, There Will Be Blood, unpacks the ruthless, and corrupting nature of capitalism, business and competition. An oil prospect, Daniel Plainsview,…
Family systems are often viewed as sources of unity, support, and protection. However, this ideal is not always the reality. In some cases, family dynamics…
